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Vacuum-assisted Mini-percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for 2–3-cm Renal Stones: A Comparative Study with Retrograde Intra-renal Surgery
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In brief
This study compares two minimally invasive surgical approaches for treating medium-sized kidney stones (2-3 cm): vacuum-assisted mini-PCNL versus RIRS. The research evaluates which technique offers superior outcomes in terms of stone clearance, operative time, complications, and patient recovery for this specific stone size range.
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To compare vacuum-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (VAmini-PCNL) with retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS) for the treatment of renal stones measuring 2–3 cm in diameter.
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